South Carolina

• Les responsables de la santé de Caroline du Sud ont mis fin à la plus importante épidémie de rougeole du pays après six mois, avec 997 infections et 21 hospitalisations, mais aucun décès. • L'épidémie s'est achevée dimanche après plus d'un mois sans nouveaux cas. • Cela marque une étape importante pour la santé publique dans un contexte d'inquiétudes nationales croissantes concernant la vaccination.

• In late March 2026, the South Carolina Senate passed heavily amended H. 3924, regulating rather than banning hemp-derived THC products like drinks and gummies. • The bill restricts sales to those 21 and older, tightening safety standards to close 2018 Farm Bill loopholes on high-potency THC. • Legislation now returns to the House for concurrence before the May 7, 2026, deadline.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported 1,362 confirmed measles cases nationwide in 2026, with 94% linked to ongoing outbreaks. South Carolina's outbreak, which began in October 2025, has decelerated to approximately 10 cases per week after peaking at 200 weekly cases in mid-January, bringing the state total to 996 cases as of March 13. Utah's outbreak, originating in June 2025, has accelerated to 405 cases as of March 10, representing a 47-case increase in one week. Both states currently host the largest active measles outbreaks in the United States.